Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 4:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:51 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:044.910:098.84:381.93:104.04:148:14First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:265.75:230.44:115.34:158:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:526.96:08-1.05:296.44:168:14Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:467.86:55-2.16:457.14:168:13Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:308.67:43-3.07:527.44:178:13Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:378.95:119.08:31-3.58:517.44:188:12Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:358.85:499.29:19-3.79:497.14:198:12Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:388.66:279.310:07-3.410:496.64:198:11Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:428.27:039.210:54-2.811:545.94:208:11Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:477.57:389.211:40-1.84:218:10Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:526.78:109.11:025.112:26-0.54:228:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:055.98:398.92:094.11:100.94:238:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:335.39:078.73:113.01:542.54:248:08Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:425.19:328.44:072.02:414.04:258:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:575.84:581.13:405.44:268:07Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:286.75:450.45:056.44:278:06Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:237.66:28-0.26:427.04:288:05Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:048.17:09-0.68:067.24:298:04Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:398.47:48-0.99:007.14:308:03Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:257.55:098.68:25-1.29:327.04:318:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:177.55:368.69:02-1.310:006.84:338:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:087.56:008.69:38-1.410:316.64:348:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:587.46:218.610:13-1.311:066.24:357:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:477.26:418.710:48-1.111:475.64:367:58Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:396.97:028.711:22-0.64:377:57Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:356.57:248.712:304.811:57 AM0.24:387:55Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:386.07:488.71:153.912:331.34:407:54Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:525.68:148.72:022.71:092.64:417:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:255.48:418.62:511.61:484.04:427:51First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:415.79:108.63:430.42:355.34:447:50First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:466.64:39-0.63:476.54:457:49First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9444900)

Common Questions About Port Townsend, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Townsend, WA today?

Slack tide in Port Townsend, WA is approximately 9:15 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Port Townsend, WA?

Port Townsend, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Port Townsend, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Port Townsend, WA?

Tide predictions for Port Townsend, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Port Townsend, WA?

Tide data for Port Townsend, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9444900. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9444900.

What is the moon phase in Port Townsend, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Townsend, WA is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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